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Nutrition and Weight Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the glycemic index (GI), and why is it relevant to a personal trainer's nutrition guidance?

    Answer: A ranking of carbohydrate foods based on their effect on blood glucose; helps time carb intake around training

    The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates by how quickly they raise blood glucose; trainers use this to recommend higher-GI carbs post-workout and lower-GI carbs for sustained energy.

  2. What is the scope of practice for an NSCA-CPT regarding nutrition?

    Answer: Provide general evidence-based nutrition information and refer to RDs for clinical advice

    NSCA-CPTs may share general evidence-based nutrition information but must refer clients with clinical nutrition needs to registered dietitians (RDs).

  3. Which post-exercise recovery strategy BEST restores muscle glycogen and initiates protein synthesis?

    Answer: Carbohydrate and protein combined meal/snack within 30–60 minutes

    Consuming a combination of carbohydrates and protein within 30–60 minutes post-exercise maximizes glycogen resynthesis and stimulates muscle protein synthesis.

  4. A client following a very-low-calorie diet (<800 kcal/day) is most at risk for which of the following?

    Answer: Lean muscle mass loss and nutrient deficiencies

    Very-low-calorie diets increase the risk of lean muscle mass catabolism, essential nutrient deficiencies, and metabolic adaptation.

  5. What is the thermic effect of food (TEF), and which macronutrient has the highest TEF?

    Answer: Energy required to digest and metabolize food; protein has the highest TEF (~20–30%)

    TEF is the energy cost of digesting, absorbing, and metabolizing food; protein has the highest TEF at approximately 20–30% of its caloric value.

  6. Which of the following is the MOST accurate method to estimate a client's resting metabolic rate (RMR) for the purpose of caloric prescription?

    Answer: Harris-Benedict or Mifflin-St Jeor equation

    The Harris-Benedict and Mifflin-St Jeor equations are validated predictive equations commonly used by trainers to estimate RMR for caloric planning.

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